handlebars
ˈhændəlˌbɑrz
handlebars: the part you hold to steer a bike
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Definition of handlebars - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
bicyclethe part you hold to steer a bike
  • She gripped the handlebars tightly as she rode downhill.
bars
2.
exercisestructure for holding on exercise equipment
  • The treadmill's handlebars help maintain balance during a workout.
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  • handlebars: the part you hold to steer a bike
    the part you hold to steer a bike
  • handlebars: structure for holding on exercise equipment
    structure for holding on exercise equipment

Origin of handlebars

Old English, hand (grip) + bar (rod)

Terms with handlebars included in their meaning

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cycling
lightweight bicycle with narrow wheels and drop handlebars
indoor fitness
exercise equipment with pedals and handlebars
transportation
main rigid structure of a bicycle supporting wheels seat and handlebars
cycling
component connecting handlebars to bicycle fork
facial hair
moustache with ends that curve upward like handlebars
cycling
bicycle for off-road and on-road use with wide tires and drop handlebars
cycling
extensions on bicycle handlebars for better grip
motorcycling
cushioned tube for motorcycle handlebars

Examples of handlebars in a sentence

  • The bike's handlebars were decorated with colorful streamers.
  • She gripped the handlebars tightly while cycling.
  • The handlebars on the elliptical are adjustable.

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  1. French:guidon, poignées, ...
  2. German:Lenker, Griffe, ...
  3. Italian:manubrio, impugnature, ...
  4. Spanish:manillar, ...
  5. Portuguese:guiador, guiadores, ...
  6. Chinese:车把, 扶手, ...
  7. Japanese:ハンドルバー, ...
  8. Arabic:مقود, مَقابِض, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּידוֹן, כִּידוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:руль, ручки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кермо, ручки, ...
  12. Hindi:हैंडल, ...
handlebar
ˈhændəlˌbɑr
handlebar: bar used to steer a bicycle or motorbike
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Definition of handlebar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cyclingbar used to steer a bicycle or motorbike
  • She gripped the handlebar tightly as she rode.
bar grip handle
2.
drug nicknameRareSlangUSXanax in slang termsRareSlangUS
  • He mentioned he had some handlebars for sale.
alprazolam tranquilizer
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  • handlebar: bar used to steer a bicycle or motorbike
    bar used to steer a bicycle or motorbike

Expressions with handlebar

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moustache with ends that curve upward like handlebars
He styled his handlebar moustache for the party.

Origin of handlebar

English, handle (grip) + bar (rod)

Examples of handlebar in a sentence

  • He installed a new handlebar on his bike.
  • He was caught with handlebars in his backpack.
  • She warned him about the dangers of using handlebars.

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  1. French:guidon, Xanax, ...
  2. German:Lenker, Xanax, ...
  3. Italian:manubrio, Xanax, ...
  4. Spanish:manillar, apodo en jerga de Xanax, ...
  5. Portuguese:guiador, Xanax, ...
  6. Chinese:车把, Xanax, ...
  7. Japanese:ハンドルバー, ザナックス, ...
  8. Arabic:مِقْوَد, اسم عامي لعقار زاناكس, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּידוֹן, זָנְקְס, ...
  10. Russian:руль, рули, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кермо, Ксанакс, ...
  12. Hindi:हैंडल, ज़ैनैक्स, ...
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